Dual Language 5th Grade Teacher

Certified Teacher

Salary:
Starting base of $45,163.00 w/o TRS (CBA Agreement - Article 26)

Benefits:
Blue Cross Blue Shield Booklet (Benefit Booklet) / Spanish Job Description

A certified teacher creates a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each student's ability; and establishes good relationships with parents/guardians and with other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Planning and Preparation:
  Identifies student educational needs and abilities. Develops, modifies, and adapts lesson planning to meet the needs of each student. Plans multiple and varied forms of assessment. Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons. Makes plans which are consistent with district mission statements as well as district and state standards. Designs lesson plans which guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
  
  Designs well organized lessons with clearly stated objectives, appropriate activities, procedures, assignments and assessments. Maintains an organized, efficient learning environment. Develops, organizes, and prepares lessons; has materials ready; gives clear directions. Uses a variety of instructional tools relevant to lesson plans. Plans appropriate room arrangements.
• The Classroom Environment:
  Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and maximizes student time on task. Accountable and responsible for school equipment and materials. Maintains an orderly system of classroom management, such as: room arrangements, making announcements, distributing and collecting materials and homework assignments. Maintains adequate records in accordance with district policy including grade book, substitute folder, emergency procedures and student attendance.
  
  Maintains student behavior which is conducive to learning:
  Follows building and district disciplinary policies and procedures. Clearly states rules and expectations, treats students with respect and dignity, and has clearly delineated rewards and consequences. Clearly communicates the student management behavioral system to students and parents. Monitors behavior and provides appropriate feedback to students and consistently and fairly implements discipline plan. Deals effectively with inappropriate behavior. Assumes responsibility for student supervision outside the classroom.
  
  Consistently meets obligations on time.
• Instruction:
  Plans for the effective use of instructional methods and strategies. Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons. Involves students in the planning and organization of activities. Develops lessons that meet the needs and learning styles of all students. Implements effective instructional methods and strategies. Uses and adapts appropriate teaching methods and technologies that reflect the district mission statement, building mission statements and Illinois State Standards.
  
  Uses numerous resources for enrichment in the lesson. Encourages active participation in classroom discussion and activities. Demonstrates command of current subject content and teaching methods. Emphasizes the application of higher level thinking skills. Practices a variety of delivery techniques including appropriate technology resources. Includes community resources in instruction. Uses a variety of motivational techniques to encourage student success. Uses instructional time effectively.
  
  Successfully accomplishes planned objectives. Makes smooth transitions from one activity to another. Assesses using effective instructional methods and strategies. Assesses student understanding of lesson objectives. Uses a wide variety of assessment tools that match lesson objectives. Uses assessments that are continuous, clearly designed, effectively explained and purposeful. Identifies students with special needs and explores appropriate services.
• Professional Responsibilities:
  Promotes students' intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Helps students establish realistic goals. Helps students develop a sense of responsibility and self-discipline. Communicates high expectations in performance and behavior. Encourages respect for all cultures, races and religions. Helps each student recognize the value of his/her own uniqueness. Creates a classroom atmosphere, which encourages acceptance of others' rights to have different attitudes and values.
  
  Works to establish good rapport and maintains effective communication with students. Treats students fairly and consistently. Treats students with courtesy and respect. Makes students feel secure and important. Praises student contributions. Is available for individual work with students. Cooperates and supports building and district initiatives. Participates in the school improvement process.…